John B. Dennis facts for kids
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John B. Dennis
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| Born | May 23, 1835 |
| Died | December 26, 1894 (aged 59) Melrose, Massachusetts |
| Buried |
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Omaha, Nebraska |
| Allegiance |  United StatesUnion |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank |  Major Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | 6th Massachusetts Militia 7th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Benjamin Dennis (born May 23, 1835 – died December 26, 1894) was an important officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He started as a metal worker before becoming a soldier. He rose through the ranks and was later given the special title of "brevet brigadier general" for his brave service.
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John B. Dennis: A Civil War Soldier
From Worker to Soldier
John B. Dennis was born in 1835. Before the war, he worked with metals. When the American Civil War began, he joined the Union Army. He started as a private in the 6th Massachusetts Militia. Later, he became a captain in the 7th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.
Brave Service and Challenges
John Dennis fought in many battles. He was badly hurt during the Battle of Pocotaligo in South Carolina. Later, on June 2, 1864, he was captured by enemy forces at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia. After his release, he continued to serve. He was promoted to major and then to the special ranks of "brevet lieutenant colonel" and "brevet colonel" in 1865. These "brevet" ranks were honorary titles given for good service, not a full promotion. He left the volunteer army on July 31, 1865.
Becoming a Brevet General
On December 8, 1868, President Andrew Johnson nominated Dennis for another special honor. He was chosen to be a "brevet brigadier general" of volunteers. This meant he received the honorary rank of a general. The United States Senate confirmed this appointment on February 16, 1869.
Life After the War
After the Civil War ended, John B. Dennis became a lawyer. He also worked as an official for the Internal Revenue Service, which collects taxes.
John B. Dennis passed away in Melrose, Massachusetts, on December 26, 1894. He was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska.
